Phillies: A look back at five pre-season projections

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 27: The Phillie Phanatic performs in the seventh inning during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 6-3. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 23: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run single in the fifth inning during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on July 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 6-3. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

Michael Saunders and Howie Kendrick’s Impact On The Outfield

Next on the list, I took a look at the additions of both Michael Saunders and Howie Kendrick. Much like with Nola, Saunders and Kendrick both struggled in Spring Training.

Although I did not specifically make a prediction here, I did mention that:

"“It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out as the season progresses. Saunders spot is seemingly safe but it seems as if Kendrick could be the odd man out if he can’t get back on track.”"

Definitely wrong, but neither player ended up playing enough to be a viable asset moving forward. Saunders was clearly the more disappointing of the two as at least Kendrick was able to bring back McKenzie Mills and international bonus money from the Nationals.

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